The Tragedy of MacBeth
Act 1, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Duncan is told of Macbeth's heroics and elevates his title.
Duncan is told of Macbeth's heroics and elevates his title.
Fort Jefferson and the nearby areas are described including information regarding the natural surroundings, the structure and workings of the fort, and events of historical interest.
Sailing off the Barbary Coast, the doctor and his crew encounter a hostile ship.
Poor care by an irresponsible stable groom, results in an end to Black Beauty's service in Bath.
The sparse number of maple trees are perceived as exiles in contrast to the jungles of cypress that surround them.
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow embark on their journey to find Nimmie Amee. They discuss the route they will take and the dangers they may encounter. The Tin Man and the Scarecrow discuss the benefits of not being human. The Scarecrow recites poetry to entertain them along the way.
Mordaunt Heatherstone sends a note to Jack telling him that they have promised their father that they will not leave the house until after October 5th.
Mary talks to Colin about taking him to see the garden. Upon returning to the garden, she notices that spring has arrived and the flowers are blooming. Dickon declares that Colin will never get better as long as he only thinks of sickness and death.
Another day begins in the Babbitt household. The reader is introduced to George and Myra Babbitt.
Mary continues her search for the secret garden, to no avail. Martha tells Mary that her mother is truly enchanted by the stories of the girl from India. While skipping rope down a small pathway, she discovers a hidden door which she unlocks with the key she found earlier. Inside, she finds the secret garden.
A continued discussion of the methods used to govern a principality.
"Blessing on thee, little man, Barefoot boy, with cheek of tan!"
Gringoire's attempt to perform is play is interrupted by the appearance of La Esmeralda.
Amid great bursts of laughter from the crowd, Doctor Dolittle enters the ring to challenge the great matador, Pepito de Malaga.
A dinner-party is held at Mr. Peck's house. Sam shares stories from his past.
A young man no larger than a thumb experiences many great adventures.
Jerry soon realizes the cause of the “snag” and hurries back into the boat. The boys stop for supper, joking with one another about their past adventures. Suddenly Will spots something in the woods.
The many ways to spend the break following the end of the school term.
One of seven daughters is the only to obey her father’s orders. She is left alive to escape, but finds herself living as the daughter of an ogre. A prince asks for her hand, but the ogre forbids her to speak unless he addresses her with the special words.
The prince and princess grow closer as they swim together in the lake. He speaks to her about love, and although she laughs, she becomes more like a modest maiden.
The use of the check rein has unintended consequences for Ginger and Black Beauty.
Henry, realizing that the battle has ended for the time being, reflects on the days experiences and feels proud of his actions.
Curly buys eggs at the store for his mother and, on the way home, is approached by a dog who wants to eat the eggs. The pig decided to run away and roll eggs at the dog. When the dog catches up to the pig, he is scared away by Grandpa Goosey. The author forgets to include the elephant in the story and vows to put him in the next one.